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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: How Does US Health Care for Older Adults Stack Up?
, Aging & Social Factors, Policy, Regulation & NewsHow do the health care experiences of older adults in the United States compare to older adults in other industrialized countries? A survey of 15,617…
Read MoreProblem Relatives Could Spell Poor Health for Older Adults
, Aging & Social Factors, Health & WellnessAs October rolls out, many Americans are beginning to brace themselves for the cacophony of holiday cheer in the form of pumpkin spice lattes, Hallmark…
Read MoreSpousal Caregivers: Who’s the Frailest of Them All?
, Aging & Social Factors, CaregivingA number of studies have looked at the negative health consequences associated with spousal caregiving, but little attention has been paid to how the cognitive…
Read MoreConcerns about Discrimination Against Individuals with AIDS and HIV in Senior Housing
, Aging & Social Factors, Policy, Regulation & News, Senior HousingThe population of individuals living into older age with HIV is increasing. It is estimated that within the next year, 50 percent of those living…
Read MoreTrait, Behavioral & Mental Health Influences on Cognitive Functioning
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessDecreases in cognitive functioning are a major concern for the elderly and their caregivers, and many studies have investigated factors that may contribute to or…
Read MoreGroup Meetings Versus Home Visits
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Operational Resources, Senior HousingIn a study comparing interventions designed to prevent loss of independence in activities of daily living among adults age 80 or better, Swedish researchers found…
Read MoreEarly Neural Predictor of Cognitive Impairment
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessEarly neural predictors of cognitive impairment are important both for determining the biological causes of dementia and for identifying individuals at high risk for cognitive…
Read MoreMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Family Caregivers
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessProviding care for a family member with dementia exerts a great deal of strain on a caregiver, and caregiving has been linked to a number…
Read MoreCardiovascular Disease Risk Profile Predicts Cognitive Decline
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & WellnessThere is great interest in identifying factors that can be used to predict cognitive decline. Research increasingly suggests that midlife risk factors may be particularly…
Read MoreFactors That Predict Recovery from Mild Cognitive Impairment
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & WellnessMild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a recent diagnostic category that describes a decrease in cognitive ability that is less severe than that seen in dementia.…
Read MoreMarketing Falls Reduction Classes: A Qualitative Study
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & WellnessFalls are a leading risk factor for older adults, often leading to fractures, hospitalization, and the need for long-stay medical care. While balance and strength…
Read MoreDementia & Physical Performance at 90+ Years of Age
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & WellnessThe population of individuals age 90 and better is growing, but is not often included in research studies. Research has identified an association between decreased…
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